Like, say I'm on the phone w/ someone and I'm not listening but I pretend I am by saying the occasional "uh-huh", "yeah", "right" and so forth.
2006-08-21 06:51:26 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
I wouldn't necessarily call it unethical, but it is a little rude. We all do it, however, sometimes unintentionally. My husband tests me sometimes when he can see I'm spacing out and not listening. I still respond, but I'm completely not paying attention to a word he's saying. Of course, the details surrounding the conversation can affect how serious of an offense you are committing.
2006-08-21 07:06:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's not a question of ethics. It's a case of poor manners or etiquette not to pay attention to somebody who's talking to you. Sometimes, though,you deliberately tune out somebody when they keep repeating themselves or refused to let you put in a word edgewise. Or sometimes the other person doesn't want any input just a good listening ear.
2006-08-21 08:27:09 · answer #2 · answered by rosieC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wodln't turn it into a code of ethics.. but since you have.. then it gets a yes and a no... yes because if you don't want to talk to the perons then you shoudl jsut tell them that and get off the phone, on the other hand if what theya re tlakign about really isn't all that important and you ahve tiem to kill then what they don't knwo won't hurt them right... especially if its a friend who needs ot let of steam.. now THAT i do alot...lol
2006-08-21 06:57:57 · answer #3 · answered by joyfulpriss 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it depends. Are you lying to them? It might be considered a lie and if you are lying, then it is unethical. This is what I'm leaning towards. Ethical or not, it would be rude.
2006-08-21 07:01:30 · answer #4 · answered by Existence 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do u want people to treat u like that ?how do u feel if u is in the receiving end ? I like to be treat politely honest.and strict up front.
2006-08-21 07:19:00 · answer #5 · answered by CONFUSCIOUS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very UNETHICAL. What is wrong with saying excuse me I dont want to lister/talk?
2006-08-21 15:32:23 · answer #6 · answered by flugelberry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. it is technique to avoid a person unnecessarily talking to us.
2006-08-21 07:01:40 · answer #7 · answered by prince47 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh, sure. What was it you were saying?
2006-08-21 06:57:06 · answer #8 · answered by mcmustang1992 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's in your head. if you think you are offending someone, you are.
2006-08-21 06:58:58 · answer #9 · answered by Joshua K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋